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Arizona certifies Biden winner of 2020 election despite Trump challenges

Arizona’s state government has certified Democrat Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 presidential election, opening the door for further legal challenges by the Trump administration’s lawyers.

November 30, 2020

Trump supporter protests Biden's apparent victory © Reuters / Jim Urquhart

Members of the Gwinnett County adjudication review panel look over remaining scanned ballots at the Gwinnett Voter Registrations and Elections office on November 8, 2020 in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Picture: Jessica McGowan/Getty Images/A

Court backflips on voting machine ‘wiping’

November 30, 2020

US President Donald Trump walks to Marine One at Trump National Golf Club on November 27, 2020 in Sterling, Virginia. Picture: Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images/AFPSource:AFP

Trump’s ‘20 days of failure’ before giving in

November 30, 2020

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November 29, 2020

‘WON’T BACK DOWN’: Bannon’s back as Trump weapon in election fight

Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon now spends four hours a day online defending the man who once branded him “Sloppy Steve” – and with good reason.

November 29, 2020

Steve Bannon hosts the YouTube show War Room: Pandemic.Source:YouTube

November 28, 2020

Trump claims ‘massive proof’ of fraud

Donald Trump has claimed he has “massive proof” of voter fraud, with his latest Twitter tirade coming days after another ofa his lawsuits failed.

November 28, 2020

US President Donald Trump claims to have ‘massive proof’ of voter fraud. Picture: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFPSource:AFP

November 24, 2020

Trump accepts US presidency transition to Biden must begin

Donald Trump has accepted a formal US transition should begin for President-elect Joe Biden to take office.

November 24, 2020

GETTY IMAGES / Joe Biden has been elected America's 46th president

November 23, 2020

PRESIDENT’S DEPARTING BLOW: Trump ignores rule for morbid legacy

Donald Trump is breaking “normal rules of civility” when it comes to the upcoming executions of three death row inmates, experts say.

November 23, 2020

US President Donald Trump is carrying on with federal executions despite Joe Biden’s election win. Picture: Saul Loeb/AFPSource:AFP

November 19, 2020

US election: Trump lawyers’ wild press conference

Hair dye ran down Rudy Giuliani’s face during an extraordinary press conference where Donald Trump’s legal team claimed they would overturn the election.

November 19, 2020

Rudy Giuliani speaks to the press about various lawsuits related to the 2020 election, inside the Republican National Committee headquarters on November 19, 2020 in Washington, DC. Picture: Drew Angerer/Getty Images/AFPSource:AFP

November 18, 2020

Pelosi Condemns Trump Firing Official Who Refuted Fraud Claims

The president fired Christopher Krebs, director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, who rejected claims of election fraud.

November 18, 2020

Chris Krebs speaks during the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity Summit on July 31, 2018 in New York City. Democrats have condemned his firing by President Donald Trump. KEVIN HAGEN/GETTY IMAGES

November 14, 2020

Six words that saw Trump lose vital state

Arizona has finally, conclusively, been called for Joe Biden with some seeing it as “revenge” for a single insult uttered by Trump years ago.

November 14, 2020

Donald Trump’s criticism of the late John McCain may be partly responsible for his loss in Arizona. Picture: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI and MANDEL NGAN / AFP.Source:AFP

November 13, 2020

Biden pulls even further ahead of Trump

Multiple media outlets have just named Joe Biden the winner in Arizona, extending his lead over Donald Trump even further.

November 13, 2020

Joe Biden projected as winner for Arizona. Picture: Drew Angerer/Getty Images/AFPSource:AFP

November 11, 2020

Hollywood Eyes Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Pick for Kamala Harris’ Senate Seat

Hollywood politicos are keeping a close watch on California Gov. Gavin Newsom as he assembles a short list for filling the Senate seat about to be vacated by Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.

November 11, 2020

November 07, 2020

President-elect calls on all Americans to unite after contentious campaign

In their first speech to the nation Saturday evening, the president-elect and vice president-elect pledged to unite the nation. Biden promised to be “president who seeks not to divide but unify” and Harris said, “you ushered in a new day for America.”

November 07, 2020

Joe Biden, on his third run for the presidency, defeated President Donald Trump, the Associated Press reports. WSJ’s Jason Bellini reports on his path to victory. Photo: Rick Loomis/Getty Images

November 07, 2020

Donald Trump plays golf as Joe Biden’s win is confirmed, is booed on return to White House

As Joe Biden’s win was announced, US President Donald Trump did not seem in a rush to get back to the White House.

November 07, 2020

Donald Trump returns to the White House. Picture: GettySource:Supplied

November 07, 2020

Trump denies Biden victory, promises legal action

President Donald Trump has refused to acknowledge Joe Biden’s apparent victory, and promised to start prosecuting cases to ensure “the rightful winner is seated.”

November 07, 2020

November 06, 2020

US results: Trump sons attack Republicans for 'weak' backing

President Donald Trump's two sons have rebuked Republicans for failing to back the president as he struggles to win re-election.

November 06, 2020

November 06, 2020

US election results: Why Arizona’s Cindy McCain could seal Trump’s loss

The crucial state of Arizona should’ve swung Trump’s way. But his war of words against one man may have not only cost him the state, but the election.

November 06, 2020

President Donald Trump’s constant attacks of US Senator John McCain might have lost him the crucial battleground state of Arizona, with the huge help of Mr McCain’s widow, Cindy. Picture: Brendan Smialowski and Mandel Ngan/AFPSource:AFP

November 01, 2020

Hunter Biden’s laptop with trove of top US officials’ data was protected by password comprising HIS NAME – report

The laptop belonging to Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, which became a source of damaging leaks, would have been an easy target for any amateur hacker, Daily Mail reports, claiming that the password it was protected with was “Hunter02.”

November 01, 2020

FILE PHOTO: Hunter Biden. © Reuters / 2020 Democratic National Convention

October 27, 2020

Amy Coney Barrett confirmed to U.S. Supreme Court

Appointment solidifies top court's rightward tilt; a victory for Trump

October 27, 2020

U.S. President Donald Trump applauds Amy Coney Barrett as they stand on the Blue Room Balcony of the White House on Monday. (Patrick Semansky/The Associated Press)

October 26, 2020

Vice-President Mike Pence to miss Trump Supreme Court vote

US Vice-President Mike Pence is expected to miss a vote confirming Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, his aides have said.

October 26, 2020

GETTY IMAGES / Conservative Judge Amy Coney Barrett is all but certain to be confirmed to the Supreme Court